Ace of Swords, Rider-Waite-Smith

Minor Arcana · Swords · Air

Ace of Swords meaning

clarity · truth · breakthrough

Upright

A sharp idea cuts through the fog. The truth comes out.

Reversed

Confusion, muddled communication.

Correspondences

Astrology
♎♒♊Air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini)
Element
Air
Yes or no
Yes

Symbols

The sword held out by the hand
clarity given
The crown
victory of the mind
The mountains
challenges to overcome

Upright

Reversed

clarity, truth, breakthrough, new idea, decision

General

confusion, miscommunication, distorted thinking

truth spoken, clear conversation

Love

hurtful words, misunderstanding

brilliant idea, breakthrough, new project

Career

confusion, bad decision

clear decision, lucid view

Finances

errors of judgement

clarity, determination

Feelings

confusion, frustration

cut through, speak the truth

Actions

clear your mind, think before you speak

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